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Taoiseach to unveil bust of John Hume at European Parliament in Strasbourg

Taoiseach Micheál Martin is to unveil a bust of Nobel laureate John Hume at the European Parliament in Strasbourg. Mr Martin is in the French city for a series of engagements in the Council of Europe, marking Ireland’s presidency of the body. On ...

07 Jun 2022 at 10:11

National News

Young man dies during rugby match in Dublin as father speaks of ‘unbearable pain’

The father of a man who died while playing rugby in Dublin has said the “pain is unbearable”. Rodger Hill said his family is “broken” after the sudden death of David Hill on Saturday. He said on Twitter: “I can’t believe I’m writing this. My ...

20 Mar 2022 at 12:11

National News

Two Irish MEPS vote against European Parliament resolution condemning Russian attack

Two Irish MEPS have voted against a European Parliament resolution condemning Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Mick Wallace and Clare Daly have today (Tuesday March 1) released a statement explaining their reasoning for voting against the ...

01 Mar 2022 at 17:55

Northern Ireland

UK urged to re-engage with protocol talks, as EU prepares retaliatory laws

The UK has been urged to re-engage with talks on how to improve the Northern Ireland Protocol as three European Parliament committees were presented with draft laws that would be used in the event that the UK continues with its ...

31 Aug 2022 at 14:04

National News

Four people charged with corruption as scandal continues to rock European Parliament

Belgian police have conducted more raids at European Parliament offices as the legislature’s president pledged to launch an internal investigation into corruption allegations and the bloc’s top official called for the creation ...

13 Dec 2022 at 17:53

National News

European Parliament president will be remembered 'for his warmth and humanity' - Coveney

The Minister for Foreign Affairs has commented on the passing of the president of the European Parliament, stating he'll be remembered for his "warmth and humanity". Minister Simon Coveney made the comments today (January 11) ...

11 Jan 2022 at 16:34

Northern Ireland

Biden to set out ‘shared vision’ for US-Irish ties in speech to Parliament

Joe Biden will set out a “shared vision” for the future US-Irish relationship when he addresses the Irish Parliament, the White House has said. The visit by the US president to the island of Ireland continues on Thursday, ...

13 Apr 2023 at 11:15

Northern Ireland

Biden urges return of powersharing after visit to Irish president

Joe Biden reiterated his hopes for the return of powersharing in Northern Ireland as he rang the symbolic Peace Bell in the grounds of the Irish president’s official residence in Dublin. The US president, who will ...

13 Apr 2023 at 14:35

Northern Ireland

Varadkar hails US world leadership at meeting with Biden

Irish premier Leo Varadkar hailed the importance of US and European leadership, as he met with President Joe Biden in Dublin. The Taoiseach, meeting Mr Biden at Farmleigh House in Phoenix Park, praised American ...

13 Apr 2023 at 15:39

National News

Father Ted writer performs outside parliament after two gig cancellations

Father Ted writer Graham Linehan has performed a comedy routine outside the Scottish Parliament after two venues in Edinburgh refused to host him. The Irishman spoke to crowds from a podium outside Holyrood ...

17 Aug 2023 at 22:21

National News

Electoral Commission recommends 14 additional TDs in boundary shake-up

The number of TDs should increase from 160 to 174, it has been recommended in a much-anticipated review of Ireland’s constituency boundaries. The largest increase in TDs since 1980 would be achieved by the ...

30 Aug 2023 at 11:08

National News

Irish MEPs criticise wording of ‘conditional’ EU call for Gaza ceasefire

Irish MEPs have said they did not vote in favour of a European Parliament motion that called for a Gaza ceasefire because two conditions attached to it rendered it “meaningless”. The non-binding ...

18 Jan 2024 at 16:40

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